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The Justice Briefing
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November 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
The guy who said he could stand in the middle of 5th Ave. and shoot someone and still get elected—
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
1/2
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
1/2
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The guy who said he could stand in the middle of 5th Ave. and shoot someone and still get elected—
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
1/2
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
1/2
What the Senate Democratic defectors did is like the Montgomery bus boycotters calling it quits after 40 days because city leaders promised to “review” bus seating policies.
History teaches us the status quo doesn’t change because of vague promises, it changes because people persist in resisting.
History teaches us the status quo doesn’t change because of vague promises, it changes because people persist in resisting.
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
What the Senate Democratic defectors did is like the Montgomery bus boycotters calling it quits after 40 days because city leaders promised to “review” bus seating policies.
History teaches us the status quo doesn’t change because of vague promises, it changes because people persist in resisting.
History teaches us the status quo doesn’t change because of vague promises, it changes because people persist in resisting.
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Latest podcast episode just posted! Our take on the meaning of the 2025 election results: the surprising, the practical, and the big picture.
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The Most Important 2025 Election Result: Evidence that an Authoritarian Future is Not Inevitable
Plus the latest writing from the Convocation team
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November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Latest podcast episode just posted! Our take on the meaning of the 2025 election results: the surprising, the practical, and the big picture.
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My hometown. ✊🏾
Waukegan’s had a vibrant and proud Latino community for as long as I can remember.
I’ve always considered that a blessing.
They picked the wrong city to mess with.
Waukegan’s had a vibrant and proud Latino community for as long as I can remember.
I’ve always considered that a blessing.
They picked the wrong city to mess with.
Video of Greg Bovino in Waukegan, with residents following and shouting, “You a bitch!” Taken by Armando Sanchez
November 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
My hometown. ✊🏾
Waukegan’s had a vibrant and proud Latino community for as long as I can remember.
I’ve always considered that a blessing.
They picked the wrong city to mess with.
Waukegan’s had a vibrant and proud Latino community for as long as I can remember.
I’ve always considered that a blessing.
They picked the wrong city to mess with.
Turns out most people do, in fact, prefer democracy to autocracy.
November 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Turns out most people do, in fact, prefer democracy to autocracy.
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Thoughts with the families of the 3 crew who were on the UPS flight from Louisville to Honolulu. We all depend on folks like them to deliver essential goods to us, and it’s hard when something goes so horribly wrong as it clearly did today. 😢
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Thoughts with the families of the 3 crew who were on the UPS flight from Louisville to Honolulu. We all depend on folks like them to deliver essential goods to us, and it’s hard when something goes so horribly wrong as it clearly did today. 😢
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MSNBC calls NYC for Mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
MSNBC calls NYC for Mamdani
SNAP benefits won’t go out in November.
People of conscience all over the nation are already coming together to fill the gap and fill stomachs.
My concern is that we won’t talk enough about how it’s not supposed to be this way.
People of conscience all over the nation are already coming together to fill the gap and fill stomachs.
My concern is that we won’t talk enough about how it’s not supposed to be this way.
October 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
SNAP benefits won’t go out in November.
People of conscience all over the nation are already coming together to fill the gap and fill stomachs.
My concern is that we won’t talk enough about how it’s not supposed to be this way.
People of conscience all over the nation are already coming together to fill the gap and fill stomachs.
My concern is that we won’t talk enough about how it’s not supposed to be this way.
For the film and faith enthusiasts.
October 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
For the film and faith enthusiasts.
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Perhaps the moral of the story is to take racism seriously.
October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Perhaps the moral of the story is to take racism seriously.
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Subtle metaphor for America.
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Subtle metaphor for America.
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The campaign against “antifa” is about establishing a beachhead for further attacks on speech and assembly rights. We see that today in the effort to preemptively label No Kings protesters as “terrorists.”
October 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The campaign against “antifa” is about establishing a beachhead for further attacks on speech and assembly rights. We see that today in the effort to preemptively label No Kings protesters as “terrorists.”
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If you missed the Convocation Unscripted’s LIVE episode this week, we’ve just posted the recording. Tune in below!
Plus, the latest writing from me, @jemartisby.bsky.social , @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social , and @kkdumez.bsky.social .
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Plus, the latest writing from me, @jemartisby.bsky.social , @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social , and @kkdumez.bsky.social .
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Calling Out Christian Glee Over ICE Brutality, Answering Your Questions: The Convocation Unscripted+Live
Plus the latest writing from Robby, Jemar, Diana, and Kristin
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October 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If you missed the Convocation Unscripted’s LIVE episode this week, we’ve just posted the recording. Tune in below!
Plus, the latest writing from me, @jemartisby.bsky.social , @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social , and @kkdumez.bsky.social .
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Plus, the latest writing from me, @jemartisby.bsky.social , @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social , and @kkdumez.bsky.social .
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Reflecting sadly on the fact that in 2020 lots of pastors didn’t get woke, they got interrupted.
For a brief moment it seemed like all the world was talking about racism.
These pastors got swept up in the furor and began gesturing toward justice.
For a brief moment it seemed like all the world was talking about racism.
These pastors got swept up in the furor and began gesturing toward justice.
October 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Reflecting sadly on the fact that in 2020 lots of pastors didn’t get woke, they got interrupted.
For a brief moment it seemed like all the world was talking about racism.
These pastors got swept up in the furor and began gesturing toward justice.
For a brief moment it seemed like all the world was talking about racism.
These pastors got swept up in the furor and began gesturing toward justice.
"Conservative" is not the word. It's "extremism"--and a host of other words.
But there is nothing conservative about what this regime is doing.
Their project is not conservative, it's regressive.
They don't want to conserve, they want to destroy.
But there is nothing conservative about what this regime is doing.
Their project is not conservative, it's regressive.
They don't want to conserve, they want to destroy.
October 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
"Conservative" is not the word. It's "extremism"--and a host of other words.
But there is nothing conservative about what this regime is doing.
Their project is not conservative, it's regressive.
They don't want to conserve, they want to destroy.
But there is nothing conservative about what this regime is doing.
Their project is not conservative, it's regressive.
They don't want to conserve, they want to destroy.
It is abundantly clear (and has been for a while) that many people of faith do not know the difference between Christianity and white Christian nationalism.
They practice the latter but mistake it for the former.
They practice the latter but mistake it for the former.
September 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It is abundantly clear (and has been for a while) that many people of faith do not know the difference between Christianity and white Christian nationalism.
They practice the latter but mistake it for the former.
They practice the latter but mistake it for the former.
PSA: When you share clips of Black people echoing racist talking points, that doesn’t make the ideas less racist. Putting a Black face on white supremacy doesn’t change what it is.
September 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
PSA: When you share clips of Black people echoing racist talking points, that doesn’t make the ideas less racist. Putting a Black face on white supremacy doesn’t change what it is.
The Congressional Black Caucus released a statement following the Charlie Kirk Resolution.
Only it’s not just a statement…
Only it’s not just a statement…
September 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Congressional Black Caucus released a statement following the Charlie Kirk Resolution.
Only it’s not just a statement…
Only it’s not just a statement…
Seeing so many white Christians defend Charlie Kirk while ignoring, minimizing, and dismissing the concerns of so many Black Christians is exactly what compromise and complicity look like today.
#ColorofCompromise
#ColorofCompromise
September 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Seeing so many white Christians defend Charlie Kirk while ignoring, minimizing, and dismissing the concerns of so many Black Christians is exactly what compromise and complicity look like today.
#ColorofCompromise
#ColorofCompromise
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@jemartisby.bsky.social and @revcalebcampbell.bsky.social did a joint podcast last year. We rereleased it on the Disarming Leviathan Podcast.
Check it out on YT or your favorite podcast app.
Check it out on YT or your favorite podcast app.
September 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
@jemartisby.bsky.social and @revcalebcampbell.bsky.social did a joint podcast last year. We rereleased it on the Disarming Leviathan Podcast.
Check it out on YT or your favorite podcast app.
Check it out on YT or your favorite podcast app.
A bunch of influencers appear persuasive because they super fast and confidently. But if you really listen, they're saying a whole lotta nuthin'.
September 16, 2025 at 4:03 AM
A bunch of influencers appear persuasive because they super fast and confidently. But if you really listen, they're saying a whole lotta nuthin'.
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A refusal to seriously address racism is why everyone is here. I don't know what to tell you.
September 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A refusal to seriously address racism is why everyone is here. I don't know what to tell you.
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We are excited to introduce the PRRI Senior Democracy Fellows — a dynamic cohort of scholars and knowledge producers working at the intersection of religion, culture, and politics.
September 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We are excited to introduce the PRRI Senior Democracy Fellows — a dynamic cohort of scholars and knowledge producers working at the intersection of religion, culture, and politics.